2003 Pathfinder with 180,000kms what maintenance

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kjonus
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OK so here's the deal, I got a 2003 Pathfinder with 180,000 kms, have owned it since 50,000 kms and have done no little more then oil changes, brakes, and a set of tires. I'm sure she's long due on some love, the only parts that has failed is an O2 sensor and an Evap Vent Control Valve. So what should I be spending money on? I'm thinking; serpentine belt, front/rear diff, transmission oil anything else? I don't mine doing some things but for this I'll be sending it into the shop and I don't want them to talk me into stuff that I don't really need.

Thanks in advance....Kent


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Spark plugs are due at 168k KM. Use the OEM specified NGK spark plugs only (part number found in MA section of the FSM).

Engine coolant, transmission fluid, transfer case, differentials, power steering fluid, brake fluid, serpentine belt, grease the front driveshaft, fuel filter, cabin air filter, engine air filter... basically everything is "on the menu" if it hasn't been done before.

Fluid recommendations:
  • Engine coolant: OEM green concentrate
    ATF: Castrol Transmax Import, Nissan Matic D
    Transfer case: any synthetic ATF claiming to meet Dexron III specifications
    PSF: same as transfer case
    Brake fluid: any DOT3 fluid
    Serpentine belt: OEM
    Grease: any meeting NLGI No. 2 lithium soap base, preferably synthetic
    Fuel filter: Wix/NAPA Gold
    Cabin air filter: Wix/NAPA Gold
    Engine air filter: Wix/NAPA Gold, OEM, FRAM
See the general information thread for information on changing most of these fluids yourself.

NocturnalQX4
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Towncivilian wrote:Spark plugs are due at 168k KM. Use the OEM specified NGK spark plugs only (part number found in MA section of the FSM).

Engine coolant, transmission fluid, transfer case, differentials, power steering fluid, brake fluid, serpentine belt, grease the front driveshaft, fuel filter, cabin air filter, engine air filter... basically everything is "on the menu" if it hasn't been done before.

Fluid recommendations:
  • Engine coolant: OEM green concentrate
    ATF: Castrol Transmax Import, Nissan Matic D
    Transfer case: any synthetic ATF claiming to meet Dexron III specifications
    PSF: same as transfer case
    Brake fluid: any DOT3 fluid
    Serpentine belt: OEM
    Grease: any meeting NLGI No. 2 lithium soap base, preferably synthetic
    Fuel filter: Wix/NAPA Gold
    Cabin air filter: Wix/NAPA Gold
    Engine air filter: Wix/NAPA Gold, OEM, FRAM
See the general information thread for information on changing most of these fluids yourself.

Got any information on how to change the Serpentine belt?


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